Improving the Crosscut Miter Sled for your Table Saw

miter sled, sketch

In many DIY shops across the globe, the table saw is the work horse, the engine and the beating heart of many shops. However, the accuracy, precision and utility of the typical table saw improves dramatically with the creation of a few simple jigs or additions to the saw that comes out of the box. … Read more

Categories DIY

Making a Workbench Top out of Plywood

benchtop, wood, stretcher, clamps

In millions of DIY shops across the globe, the one tool that is almost as essential as it is overlooked is the workbench. Just about anything we do and anything we work on requires someplace to work; I don’t care if you’re talking about cutting, planning, chiseling or drilling. Unless that project is big enough … Read more

Categories DIY

Making Drawers Using Plywood

plywood, wooden, drawer

One of the benefits of using plywood for any application comes from its dimensional stability; plywood doesn’t expand or contract with changes in humidity like solid wood does. It also comes in large sheets, in a variety of thicknesses, eliminating the need to laminate pieces together to create a piece of wood that’s as large … Read more

Categories DIY

Common DIY Jigs Made Using Plywood

cuts

No matter what type of home improvement DIY’er you happen to be—from the old school master who uses only handtools, to the modern man whose every tool has a plug on it, or—more likely—someone in between, many common DIY tasks at home are much easier to complete when using a jig to help with the … Read more

Categories DIY

Cutting Curved Pieces in Plywood

curve, whacky wood, birch, bending face

There are myriad reasons that require the cutting of a curve for the home do-it-yourselfer in a piece of wood, plywood or drywall. The prospect of cutting such a curve can pose a daunting challenge to novice and expert DIY’ers alike. However, with the right tools and knowhow, cutting curves needn’t cause a panic attack. … Read more

Categories DIY